The Heart Behind UPALV
Meet the Duo
Owner & Founder - Nydia Maravilla
i've always been the type to do a little bit of everything... powerlifting, bodybuilding, running, and honestly anything that gets me moving. over time, i realized it was never really about the sport itself, but more about having an outlet; somewhere to clear my head and feel grounded again when life gets overwhelming. naturally, that passion grew into coaching and becoming a certified personal trainer, because i wanted to help other people find that same sense of confidence and comfort within themselves too.Â
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UPALV grew from that same mindset. more than just a run club, it's a space to show up, clear your head, connect with people, and take life un paso a la vez.Â
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between working multiple jobs, serving in the military, coaching, and balancing life, keeping everything running can be hard sometimes...which is why i'm grateful i don't do it alone. zee is my right hand man and a huge part of what keeps this whole community moving forward.Â
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"what a privilege to be tired from chasing your purpose." -nydia
Social Media Director - Jose "Zee" Zavala
if you've seen UPALV on your feed, zee is a big reason why. from believing in this when it was just an idea, to holding things down while i was away for bootcamp, and now continuing to help me build what all this is becoming. zee has been a steady part of this journey from the start.Â
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he's big on long distance runs, trail runs, and rock climbing. movement for him is about going deeper, learning about himself through endurance, but also stillness all at the same time.Â
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if you've ever met him at a run, you already know he brings the energy.Â
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" see you at the next run, till then be easy" - Zee
